Little Hallingbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Wrights Green Lane Little Hallingbury Bishop's Stortford Hertfordshire CM22 7RE |
| Phone | 01279723382 |
| Reference Number | 115182 |
Little Hallingbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has demonstrated effective actions to maintain the standards identified in its previous inspection, reflecting a positive trajectory for the school. A strong community ethos is present, with pupils feeling safe and happy in their learning environment. The curriculum is ambitious, and while most students are making good progress, there are occasional inconsistencies in the delivery and assessment that need to be addressed. This is the first ungraded inspection since the school was last judged to be good for overall effectiveness in July 2019.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 122 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.72%
Girls: 53.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 2 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 3 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 5 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| 6 | 12 | 8 | 20 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.2% |
| Unclassified | 12.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.6% |
| White, Other | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 09 Jul 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community with caring and committed staff.
- Ambitious and well-designed curriculum that builds on prior knowledge.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- High priority given to reading, particularly phonics instruction.
- Calm and orderly school culture with positive behavior.
- Opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles and develop confidence.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checks on pupils' understanding hinder learning progression.
- Behavior expectations not fully embedded, leading to occasional low-level disruption.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | ||
| Writing | -2.2 | ||
| Maths | -1.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 1 |
Previous Years
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Thorley Hill Primary School
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1.66 miles |
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Reedings Junior School
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Richard Whittington Primary School
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1.8 miles |
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Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School
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1.88 miles |
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Mandeville Primary School
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1.91 miles |
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The Bishop's Stortford High School
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